Everest Base Camp Trek

Khumbu area (Mount Everst area)
The Everest area, known locally as Sagarmatha National Park, is home to some of the world’s highest peaks as well as the famous Sherpas, migrants from eastern Tibet who crossed over the Himalaya and settled here sometime in the late 1400s or early 1500s. This trek is one that goes deep into the heart of the Himalaya. The mountain views are stunning, and the simplicity and hospitality of the Sherpa community is heart warming. You will get to take in the a we-inspiring views of Mt. Everest, the tallest of them all, Mt Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Lobouche Peak, Mt Amadablam, Kasum Kangru peak, Thamserku peak and Kwangde peak. You will also be visiting Sherpa villages and monasteries to gain insight into their culture and lifestyle from up close.

This classical trek into the Solu-Khumbu region begins with a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla & continually trekking along the Dudh Kosi (“Milk River”). After crossing the Namche? Sherpa headquater/Capital? we will continue on to Tengboche. With its beautiful Buddhist monastery, this small village is considered the spiritual center of the Khumbu area. We will gradually make our ascent to Dengboche, Lobuche and finally along the glacial moraine to Gorak Shep at the base of Kala Pattar. Now You will have the option of an sunset or sunrise trek to the summit of Kala Pattar for a panoramic view of some of the world’s highest mountains including Everest. We’ll make the 3-hour trek on to Everest Base Camp where, depending on season, will see mountaineering expeditions preparing for their ascent to the highest peak in the world, beginning with the spectacular Khumbu Icefall. Enjoy the holidays in the Khumbu.

No of Pax and Price2-5 per person USD 1200.007- 10 pax per person USD 1100.0015pax per person USD 1050.00

Day 10: Early morning trek start to Gorak shep (5140m) after having Lunch, the trek continue to EBC (5364m) and back to Gorak shep o/n at lodge,(5140m) in total hours 10/11 hrs walk

Day 11: Wake up early morning and go to Kala pathar to see the Sunrise and panoramic views of the mountain in front of the Pumori and back to hotel having breakfast and trek back to Dingboche o/n at lodge in hours 9 hrs walk (4410m)

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Trip Facts

Trekking Region: Khumbu-Everest Region. Seventh Best Trek in the world

Culture : Sherpa Culture

Starting Point: Flight to Lukla

End Point : Lukla

Trek Duration: 17 days include Rafting and wildlife safari

Tour grade: Moderate/hard

Highest Access: Kalapathar (5545m.)

Best Season: September-October, November, & March, April may

Type of trekking: Camping/Tea house both

Himalayan sights: The Himalayan world including the world's highest Mt. Everest.

Summary: Fly in by plane to Lukla and walk to the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, the monastery at Tengpoche and on to Everest Base Camp. It is important to allow enough time on this trek for acclimatization.